NBA Expert Picks, Nov. 14: Lakers Keep Unbeaten Home Record Intact

However, there is trepidation with the -5½ line, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis are game-time decisions.

Hope for Memphis

After beating the Los Angeles Clippers 105-101, there is hope for the Grizzlies after all.

With the troubled Ja Morant tipped to return in December, they need to start building wins to get a respectable record.

At 2-8, they’re struggling to find their feet without their superstar, but beating the Clippers should give them confidence.

The Clippers haven’t won since acquiring James Harden, no surprises there, but it’s still a quality road win, and it came at this arena.

Being 3-7 against the sportsbook spread isn’t a way to garner new betting fans, but the best basketball is still ahead for the Grizzlies, who have lost some close games recently.

They lost to Portland in overtime before losing to Miami and Utah by six points, so they are good enough to cover the spread against a potentially weakened Lakers outfit.

Age No Barrier for James, Lakers

Age is merely a number for James and the Lakers, who are only 5-5, but have looked good winning their last two.

The Lakers defeated Phoenix on the road 122-119 before handling the Trail Blazers 116-110 to win their fourth home game.

Having yet to lose at this arena bodes well for the 5½-point favorites, who should be on many NBA best bets’ lists.

When James plays with confidence, they’re a tough team to beat. However, he sat out the Blazers win with an injury. Davis, though, stepped up in his absence.

“It’s Anthony Davis,” said teammate Austin Reaves. “Anytime he gets on the floor – you never want to have LeBron or anybody out, but anytime you’ve got Anthony Davis on the floor, you’ve got a chance. He changes the game.”

Austin Reaves on AD’s performance tonight: “I seen the fro back tonight so I thought this is gonna be a good day for him… any time you got Anthony Davis you have a chance. He changes the game.” pic.twitter.com/OpevTawleC

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) November 13, 2023

The Lakers are 3-7 ATS, so betting online enthusiasts must proceed with caution. Expect the current line to move depending on who takes the floor for the Lakers.

Grizzlies vs Lakers Head-to-Head

The Lakers have a 67-41 advantage over the Grizzlies, including winning the most recent meeting 112-103 in March.

Grizzlies vs Lakers Game Information

• Game: Grizzlies (2-8) vs Lakers (5-5)
• Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 10:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
• Grizzlies vs Lakers Live Stream: NBA Game Pass

Grizzlies vs Lakers Game Prediction

Predicted Score: Los Angeles Lakers 115, Memphis Grizzlies 108

Grizzlies vs Lakers Betting Lines

Worth Betting the Moneyline?

The Lakers are worth including in NBA parlays, but we wouldn’t take the short odds straight up. They are the better team, especially with a healthy roster, but there is better value with spread markets.

Worth Betting ATS?

We’re locking in the Lakers at -5½. They have played much better basketball than the Grizzlies, and playing at home is a bonus.

It only requires either James or Davis to play, and we’re confident one of them will be on the floor.

Backing the Grizzlies hasn’t proven fruitful, so we’re not about to start.

NBA Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5½ (-110)

Worth Betting on the Totals?

We expect around 223 points, so we’re including under 224½ in our NBA selections.

Points could be at a premium, and we don’t see the Grizzlies scoring too many on the road.

NBA Pick: Grizzlies/Lakers Under 224½

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